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2012 album from the Grammy-winning Pop/Rock band, the follow-up to the band's multi-platinum 2009 release Save Me, San Francisco. Train recorded the album in San Francisco and Los Angeles with Butch Walker and Espionage producing the record. Train made its mark on music history with their Grammy-winning song "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" and chart-topping singles "Meet Virginia" and "Calling All Angels." Train earned their third Grammy in 2011 for the worldwide smash "Hey Soul Sister".

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Bought this CD a few weeks ago just prior to seeing Train live in concert. I had heard a couple of the songs on the radio and thought they were catchy, but wasn't sure I wanted the CD, even though I own all their other CDs. However, I bought it and the more I listen to it, the more I like it. It's becoming one of my favorite Train CDs. One word of caution: it has a very introspective feel. My son says Pat Monahan needs to get over some of the disappointments in his life and move on. But I think that's exactly what Pat's doing here, and letting us in on it. And lots of artists write from their life experiences, so nothing wrong with that in my opinion. Lots of catchy tunes, lots of meaningful lyrics, this CD does not disappoint. I saw that a few other reviewers didn't like the "pop" feel, or certain tracks ("Bruises") because it wasn't what they expected. Who wants the same old, same old all the time? You can definitely tell it's Train, but they're not resting on their laurels. They're moving on, trying some different styles, and making good music. Keep it up, guys!By the way, a little off the subject, but they give a great concert! Very engaging and interactive with the audience.

Saw Train perform in Phoenix this summer (August 2013 at Ak-Chin Pavilion), and they were FANTASTIC live! Pat Monahan and clan were engaging, and their energy was very positive. The quality of their performances make me want to buy tickets to see them perform whenever I can... I saw them before purchasing this CD, and I can't believe I waited two and a half months before finally purchasing it. (The CD was sitting in my Amazon cart since the night I returned from the concert.) I love almost every song on this disc (I don't care for the song "You Can Finally Meet My Mom" at all! Most songs that feature whistling drive me batty- I don't know why!), and I only skip maybe one studio song and one or two live songs (but only because the audio quality isn't great). I also only recently noticed scratches in the area of one of the songs I usually skip over... I don't know how these scratches came about, and how long they've been there, since I do skip that song every time...I really enjoyed learning the lyrics and the rhythms to the songs-- the CD comes with lyrics included! Not very many CDs made now come with lyrics, which I feel is a shame. -starlightjulian.yelp.com

This is a fine cd and shows another positive step towards greater maturity. A more refined "Save Me, San Francisco." So if you like this particular cd you'll also appreciate "CA 37". I'm sure the younger folks may pull off of this one a bit, but I don't see why. The musical production is top notch and is a dominating factor in the quality of this cd. The tinge of rap (well lets call it less talk and more musical walk) comes off nicely. I don't much care for rap as is, but this has been done so well it just seems to fit. Again it's only a tinge of rap and certainly could be done with or without and still be quite good. Essentially the production could be called genius in the fact that a broader scoped audience may appreciate the crossover. However, I don't look at it as a marketing ploy, simply because Train's music is reaching new levels and will sell itself if enough people get a listen.

This is a clean, pure, and polished representation of Train's music. Easily the best they have put out to date.

If you buy the CD you automatically get the digital download, and the total cost is still only $10.59 with tax. So its a better deal to just get the CD as long as you have prime and free shipping. IDK about you who don't have prime.Heck, ill give the CD away brand new to my brother for his birthday or something like that. 2 for 1!(FYI - i selected the snail mail shipping even though I have prime b/c I don't need the CD fast - and if I save amazon a little bit of money, then it should help keep prime membership cost lower than if I am getting 2 day shipping on everything even though it makes no difference to me)

This was my first ever Train album, and I think that it's pretty good stuff! I'm not that into other Train albums, so I think this is the only Train album I'll pay attention to. [Save me San Francisco was mediocre] Each song is interesting in its own way. The album does a nice job of including a variety of mellow songs [think Sing Together] mixed in with faster ones [think Drive-By]. Every song has at least SOMETHING about it--

This'll be my Year: Fun and rockin' song! I enjoyed the intro where Pat Monahan almost sounds like he's just talking. There was only one problem--when I first began to listen to it, I hoped that when it ended, it would be rocking out. And it didn't. It also ended on a flat note, which I almost wish I could change. [4/5]

Drive-by: An obvious single, and I can see why. It had a cool intro, memorable lyrics, and a great chorus [did he mention 2-ply?]--Oh, I swear to ya/ I'll be there for ya/ This is not a drive-by, I-I-I know/Just a shy guy/ Lookin' for a 2-ply/ Hefty bag to hold my I-I-I-I-I-I know [5/5]

Feels Good at First: Bit more mellow than the first two songs, but I still like it. The reason why must be because the lyrics warmed my heart [specifically 'I'll learn to dance if you promise not to laugh']. [4/5]

Bruises: The song that began my interest in Train. Pat sounds great next to Ashley Monroe, and I like how they both switched back and forth singing after the first chorus. And like I said, this album has a variety of songs--This one has a country feel to it, This'll be my Year had a rock feel to it, Drive-by was pop, and Feels Good at First was a mellow guitar ballad. [5/5]

50 Ways to say Goodbye: I don't like it as much as a lot of other people, but it was okay. I thought it was cool to include a little bit of Mexican music during the verses. Once again, variety! [3/5]

You can Finally Meet my Mom: Funny--and, at the same time, heartwarming. But Pat might have gotten a little lazy during the chorus. ["You can final eat my mom"?] [4/5]

Sing Together: It's cool how Pat was able to sing a song with only three instruments--a trumpet, a ukulele, and his voice. Sweet and simple song. [5/5]

Mermaid: An entertaining story about a guy who meets a mermaid on a remote island. Funny and catchy, too. [5/5]

California 37: Short, but I enjoyed it while it lasted. The synthesizer used on Pat's voice sounds cool at first, but gets a little old after a while. It's also pretty edgy, even though it sometimes includes humorous lines, like "Now I'm as as happy as a flea/ All around dogs, you see". This is also the #1 anthem to people who love California [I know Pat does for sure.] [4/5]

We Were Made For This: Very dark and lonely sounding, it actually sounds amazing. After a slow intro, the rhythm picks up and eventually enters an awesome guitar solo. After that, the music becomes extremely mellow, and Pat's voice sounds beautifully quiet during the last chorus. He actually almost sounds like he could be crying! The best song on California 37 BY FAR. [6/5]

When the Fog Rolls in: Great last song on the album, but it kind of gets old after a while. Pat's voice here really irritates me, too. Might be my least favorite on the album. [2/5]

In conclusion, this was a great album! I didn't rate a single song 1/5 stars. You could also by Save me San Francisco, but this album is probably more worth the money.